Chomp

usgb/tʃɑːmp/
verb

To bite something loudly or with a strong jaw motion.

She chomped on the apple with great delight.
Visual representation of "chomp" - To bite something loudly or with a strong jaw motion

Often appears as...

  • chomp on
  • chomp down
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Visual representation of "chomp"
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Audible Eating

Use 'chomp' when describing loud, audible biting typically heard during eating.

Illustration for Audible Eating
He chomped on the celery, creating a noisy eating environment.
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Informal Tone

'Chomp' is casual and often used in informal conversations or writings.

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During the picnic, we all chomped on juicy watermelon slices.
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Vigorous Action

'Chomp' implies an energetic or forceful action, more than a gentle nibble.

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The puppy chomped on its toy with playful energy.
Visual representation of the word "Chomp"

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